The “Mountie” Pool Train Menu

The painting on this menu was by Mildred Thornton, who was better known for her paintings of Indians or, as they are known in Canada today, First Nations. Born in Ontario but later a resident of Vancouver, she also painted many images of Canadian landscapes. This particular painting gives a sense of action that is absent from the still photos of RCMPs on other CP menu covers.

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Inside, the undated a la carte menu probably served for both lunch and dinner, with table d’hôte entrées listed on an extra card or sheet of paper. This menu is undated but based on the prices is probably from around 1940.


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